Romanian voters reject “make Romania great again” as pro-Western candidate wins
The win of Nicușor Dan, who defeated pro-Russian nationalist George Simion, means continued support and aid for Ukraine that was threatened by his opponent.
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Romanian election frontrunner wants compensation from Ukraine for military aid
The pro-Russian presidential candidate Simion called past assistance a betrayal of national interests and vowed to prioritize domestic needs if elected.
Pro-Russian Simion leads Romanian election first round, criticizes arms supplies to Ukraine
After winning the first election round, Simion, sanctioned by Ukraine, urges a Trump-style ceasefire in Ukraine, criticizes weapons aid as allegedly harmful to Europe.
Today’s Romanian election could reverse country’s support for Ukraine
Romania's current leadership supports Ukraine, but today's presidential elections and the upcoming parliamentary elections on December 1 could potentially alter the country's stance on this support.